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\ New Foreign Exchange Student Arrives From Spain To Spend Year » THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Volume 90 -- No. 17 -- 3 Sections McHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. AUGUST 27, 1964 24 PAGES -- 10c PER COPY Break Ground Soon For Hospital Probations Of Two Revoked Mrs. Walter Carlson is shown with Antonio Carmona of Spain, who will spend the year with the Carlson family. R. E. Brooke, right, is faculty advisor for the American Field Service program. About this time of year, with taxes due Sept. 1 and many taxpayers grumbling about the rising cost of survival, we have only to look around us at a few items which should keep us in this all-inclusive, moneyspending group for many years to come. One of these "items" is a category composed of very nice, but very expensive people they call young folks. Emphasis increases each year on the itype of education needed for them to be able to contribute the utmost of their abilities in a world which refuses to stop progressing. All of this costs money, and since the number of students increases rapidly, the expenditure to keep pace also mounts. Take, for example, our own McHenry school system which listed fifteen teachers for the combined public grade and high school system just forty years ago. This year there are twenty-nine teachers coming for the first time into our faculty system, either as new to the districts or as replacements, And the number would be greater if the county parochial schools didn't lessen the load. The problem of maintaining school systems becomes increasingly difficult with the growing number who refuse to pay taxes or pay under protest, resulting in that money being held. Local school boards have tried to ask for levies which would sufficiently cover ex penses of the year but not exceed the amount needed. This is difficult when the time comes to pay bills and the money is Jiot available. They have found (Continued on Page 8) McHenry high school will have among its new students this year a young man from Spain. Antonio Carmona arrived this month from his native Madrid to spend the year studying at M.C.H.S, with his goal a June graduation. The handsome, dark haired young student is spending the school year with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carlson at 710 N. Center street and their son, Tom, who also is a senior this fail in the local high school., The Carlsons are planning open house for Tony, who they regard not as a guest in their home but as an adopted son. The open house will be held Sunday, Sept. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. for everyone interested in meeting him and learning more about the work of the American Field Service, through which program Tony came to this country. Students Travel Together Tony learned only last July 15 that he had been accepted as an exchange student, and on Aug. 12 found himself aboard a jet plane with 137 other A.S.F. students from Portugal, Austria and France, all bound for the United States. His first flight brought him to New York seven hours later. From there he travelled by bus to Chicago, where he was met by the Carlsons and had his introduction to McHenry. The Carlsons were among several applicants to provide a home for the exchange stu dent. After screening by a local committee, their name and information about the family were sent to New York, where approval was given. Tony's stay in McHenry was made possible through the McHenry chapter of the American Field Service, which raised $700 so that the program might be carried out. Father With Police Tony, who will be 18 on Sept. 5, is one of three sons of Juan and Carmen Carmona. His father is a member of the gov- Jail terms were ordered for two local youths this past week as their probation was revoked in Circuit Court. Sheldon Frederick Moder of Wonder Lake, who had been on probation on a theft offense, was sentenced to a sixty-day term in the county jail; Action was taken on charges of having open liquor in a motor vehicle and reckless conduct during the period of probation. Patrick Steven Doty of Elgin, formerly of Wonder Lake, also on probation following a theft charge, has been ordered to Vandal ia State Farm for 160 days because of subsequent arrests for resisting an officer and driving through a red traffic signal. INTRUDER FAILS TO GAIN ENTRY AT POST OFFICE Intruders who attempted to gain entrance to the office portion of the Wonder Lake post office failed in their efforts sometime late Thursday evening or early Friday. Postmaster Paul Eberle believes the would-be thief may have been frightened away before accomplishing his mission. The rear door leading to the back room where mail sacks are kept was entered through use of a tool. However, there was no evidence that the inner lock had been tampered with in any way. The post office was entered about four years ago, during the holiday season, and a quantity of stamps and some change were taken. SEEK FUNDS FOR FUTURE NEEDS OF AREACENTER Barnard Mill Community Group Plans Activities (Continued on Page 8) NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS IN INJURIES TO MOTORISTS. ONE PEDESTRIAN MIRING WEEK Numerous accidents in the McHenry area resulted in injuries to several motorists and a pedestrian during the past week. Vernon Lehre of 703 W.- Rand road, Lakemoor, sustained numerous, deep lacerations of the head when he was struck by a car driven by his nephew last Sunday evening at 7:50 o'clock. The nephew, John P. Arborgast, 16, of 104 Morningside drive, Lakemoor, told sheriff's deputies he was driving about 40 miles an hour on Rt. 120, near the Bungalow Inn, just west of Lakemoor, when he saw his uncle come out of the tavern and start across the highway? Arborgast added that he applied the brakes as he saw his uncle start to run, but because of Heavy "ffaTffc Tie "was unable to avoid hitting him. Lehre was thrown to the pavement in the west lane of traffic. Five Hurt Five persons were hurt, but not seriously, in the collision of two autos in the Spring Grove are last Sunday morning. Involved were the cars of Eric Helfritch of Lake Villa and Elizabeth Popelka of Spring Grove. The Helfritch car was north bound on Johnsburg-Wilmot road. Helfritch told sheriff's deputies that he stopped and then proceeded across the in tersection. The other driver said he failed to come to a complete stop. Reported to have been in jured in addition to the two drivers were Larry Helfritch of Lake Villa and Bobby Popel- Business Man Dies At Age 51 Cecil L. Ballowe, 51, owner of McHenry's only taxi service, died of a heart attack in his home at 1716 N. Riverside Drive, McHenry, last Friday morning, Aug. 21, Mrs. Ballowe found her husband dead when she went into the bedroom to awaken him. He was born Sept. 25, 1912, The future of the Barnard Mill Community Center at Ringwood depends on the success of several projects which are being planned to raise much needed funds. Most important of them is the consignment auction and chicken dinner planned for Sunday, Sept. 20, at the center. The dinner will be served starting at 11 o'clock and the auction will be held at 1:30. Persons desiring to donate items or to sell them on consignment may contact Frank Gregory, club president, in McHenry or take items to the Arnold Harvey barn, located next to the Ringwood Methodist church. Other events include a pancake breakfast-luncheon at the Legion home in McHenry on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a "get-acquainted" high school dance on Friday, Sept. 11, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., also at the Legion home. Money Needed In order for this very popular center to have its start, it was necessary to secure money for the initial expenses. The center now finds itself in a position where it is necessary to make operating expenses for the year ahead and at the same time repay the original loan. Those who have taken a most active part in the progress of the center are generous in their praise of the part young people have assumed. Parents and other adults in the area, with few exceptions they say, have contributed little in the way of time or money for continuation of the center. Regular meetings are held at 8:30, the second Wednesdays of each fnonth. Award Contracts F@r New Addition To McHenry Hospital; Erect Three Story Building In Near Future s i - -"7" - t t $ ' •mm 4"" - "* CECIL BALLOWE in Herrin, 111., and came to McHenry nineteen years ago after residing for a short time in Wonder Lake. Mr. Ballowe became widely known throughout the community, having operated the McHenry Cab Co., for many years. The deceased was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600, the American Legion Post 491, the Chamber of Commerce and the School (Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 8) VISITOR TO CITY HURT BY FALL IN GRAVEL PIT A 27-year-old Schiller Park woman, Carol Thompson, suffered back injuries when she apparently fell backward into a gravel pit while engaging in target practice last Sunday afternoon. She was released from McHenry hospital Monday. Mrs. Thompson was practicing on the edge of a fifty-foot pit on the Maurice Granger property at 1409 Draper road when she apparently stepped back and lost her balance. The accident occurred at 4:10 p.m. Sheriff's deputies summoned an ambulance to take Mrs. Schiller to the hospital. George P. Freund, president of the board of directors for McHenry hospital, disclosed that contracts for the large addition to the hospital have now been awarded. Ground breaking ceremonies will be scheduled in the very near future. New construction will involve widening the present building 16 feet toward Waukegan road and remodelling to provide for enlarged kitchen facilities. A new three-story building will be constructed adjacent to and east of the present hospital. The first floor will be utilized for an enlarged modern surgical suite and emergency room facilities, admitting offices, medical records and business offices. The second and third floors will be exclusively for patient care. -- A one-story annex to the new main building will provide twenty beds for ambulatory hospital patients plus a suite of offices for the McHenry County Mental Health Center, permitting demolition of the building now occupied by the center. Accomplish Aims Construction of the new buildings will (a) enlarge the hospital to a total of 137 patient beds, relieving the acute shortage of beds now being experienced and the elimination of patient beds in the older section where the hospital was founded; and (b) enable the administration and medical staff of the hospital to initiate the most modern advances in . .. patient care by providing a type of- hospital facility specifically constructed to best meqt the patient's needs. The economy of the community will be given a large boost during the construction period of one year since local contractors have been awarded the major contracts as follows: General Contractor, Tonyan Construction company, McHenry; electrical contractor, Cary Electric Contracting, Inc., McHenry; plumbing, piping, ventilation and air conditioning, H. E. Buch & Sons, McHenry; heating and refrigeration, George Voris and company, Chicago. Construction costs, equiphient and furnishings required will approximate a total expenditure of $1,500,000. 1,276 REGISTER AT HIGH EARLY THIS WEEK IPETER STEFFEN NANCY KREFTMEYER NANCY CROCKETT English - Speech English Art GAIL PADDOCK English WILLIAM PERRY Counselor - Coaching NEW ASSISTANT PRIEST NAMED TO McHENRY CHURCH Rev. Fr. Matthew T. Rudden will arrive in McHenry next Saturday, Aug. 29, to take over his duties as assistant pastor of St. Mary's Catholic church. He replaces Rev. Fr. Raymond O. Holmgren, who has been transferred to Lee, 111., where he will become pastor of St. James parish. Fr. Rudden comes to McHenry from St. Mary's church in Aurora, where he has been assistant pastor for five years. The many friends he has made in this community see Fr. Holmgren leave with regret. Since hi*> ordination in 1953, he has served the parishes of St. Patrick in Amboy, St. Joseph in Freeport and St. Mary, Aurora, before coming to McHenry. Although there is an anticipated enrollment in the local high school of 1,357 students this fall, only 1,276 registered during the first two days this week. It now becomes the duty of the office to check on the eighty-one who had previously signified their intention of attending but failed to sign up at the fall registration. Of those who registered this week, 366 were freshmen; 396, sophomores; 308, juniors; and 287, seniors. MEMORIAL FUND A Ted Graham memorial fund has been set up by the McHenry County Building Trades council for the purpose of furnishing books or making other contributions to the McHenry public library and the Crystal Lake public library. Graham, who was nominated by the Democrats last spring as candidate for state senator in the fall election, was president of the Trades council. Members chose the two libraries as a fitting memorial since he was an avid reader. Remember the tax deadline. ITEMS VALUED AT $165 TAKEN FROM GARAGE Items valued at $165 were stolen from a garage in the rear of Steiny's tavern at 3421 W. Elm street in recent days. The theft was discovered on Sunday morning and reported to McHenry police by the owner, Elmer Steinsdoerfer. Missing were a heavy duty skil-saw valued at $150, a band saw at $5 and a small electric drill at $10. Mr. Steinsdoerfer said he had not been in the garage for about two weeks. d "To Pure New Truck With Proceeds Of Dance CUE s JANE MANGRUM Business Educatiqp RANDALL JOSSERAND ANDREW MURRAY RAMONA TOLLIVER Social Studies - English Social Studies - Coaching Business Education When the doors of M.C.H.S open to an anticipated enrollment of more than 1,300 students on Sept. 9, fourteen new faculty members will be on hand to greet them. In the English department will be Miss Gail Paddock of Grayslake, Nancy Kreftmeyer of Wheaton, Mrs. Fern Mack of Woodstock, Randall P. Jossernnd of McHenry and Peter -f- KAREN P11IFER Home Economics Steffen of Kenosha, Wis. Mr. Josserand will also instruct in social studies and Mr. Steffen in speech. New to the home economics department is Miss Karen Phifer of McHenry. Two new teachers have been employed in the business education department. They are Mrs. Jane Mun^rum of Carbondale and Mrs. Ramona Tolliver of Olney, 111. David Barton of Bloomington will be a new teacher of general business classes. Three men have been .assigned coaphing duties in addition to regular subjects. They are Andrew Murray of Evanston, who will also teach social studies, William Parry of Colusa, 111., who will assume the responsibility of counseling, and Roy E. Willis of Crystal Lake, who has been assigned various subjects. Miss Nancy Crockett of Chicago will be the new art. instructor, replacing Mrs. Ruth Mead, and Miss Mary Ann Forbes will instruct Spanish Classes. TAX DEADLINE Tuesday, Sept. 1, is the deadline for paying both installments of real estate taxes and personal property taxes. Payment may be made directly to Audrey R. Walgenbach, county treasurer, in Woodstock, or at any bank in the county. All are designated as official collectors up to that date. SCHOOL OPENS SEPT. 9 St. Patrick's school will open for the sale of books and supplies Thursday, Sept. 3, from 9:15 to 11:31) and from 1:15 to 3 o'clock. The school will reopen for a full day on Wednesday, Sept. 9. UAD Assistant Chief Richard Rudolph, left, Chief Jerry Hettermann and President John Stone are shown viewing some of the equipment in the Johnsburg Rescue Squad truck. In the twelve years of the organization's existence the squad members have assisted in 2,394 emergency calls. With a long and proud history behind it, the Johnsburg Rescue Squad prepares to offer, entertainment to the local community when it sponsors its twelfth annual dance on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 to 1 o'clock in the Community Club hall. Proceeds of this one social event of the year helps the squad to meet the many expenses necessary to its operation. Members are ho|x'ful that money derived from the sale of tickets will make possible the purchase of a new truck to be used for home accidents and in other emergencies where a ijreat amount of equipment is not needed. The truck which has been in use for many years is so filled with equipment necessary to highway accidents that there is often not sufficient room for squad members and accident victims. All members of the squad are (Continued on Page 8)